Strange stories, amazing facts : [electronic resource] stories that are bizarre, unusual, odd, astonishing, and often incredible / [contributors, Carol Alway ... et al.].

At head of title: Reader's digest.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The enigma of space -- The astonishing human body -- Wonders of the natural world -- The surprising animal kingdom -- The marvels of science -- Feats of building and engineering -- Man's amazing inventions -- Daring and epic journeys -- The quest for the past -- Strange customs and superstitions -- Popular facts and fallacies -- Intriguing and unsolved mysteries -- Footsteps into the unknown -- Legendary lands and beasts -- Hoaxes, frauds and forgeries -- Eccentrics and prophecies -- Curious and bizarre beginnings -- The world of tomorrow.